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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,327.88, 28,048.44 and 11,373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,327.88, 28,048.44 and 11,373.64 is: 15,693.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,327.88 : 28,048.44 = 11,373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,327.88/28,048.44 = 11,373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,327.88x = 28,048.44 × 11,373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,327.88x = 319,012,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,012,859.12/20,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,693.37

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